During this statewide day of volunteer service, we will work together to get the Alewife Reservation ready for summer by cleaning the park and clearing the trails! BONUS: At 1PM we will be treated to a wildlife walk guided by naturalist Steve Gillies, who will help us spot birds and various mammals and observe the blooming spring plant growth.

Wear sturdy shoes and work clothes and consider bringing sunscreen and insect repellent (FAR has some)

Bring a water bottle and a snack!

SIGN UP

To sign up for Park Serve Day, and to see a list of all the projects, go online to

Also register with FAR for desired clean-up sight for you or your group

FAR welcomes your participation even if you are unable to sign up

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

New Alewife Reservation Parking Lot at Discovery Park

Driving to the parkingDrive west on Route 2 from Cambridge, to Belmont end of Lake Street. Turn left at underpass and immediate left again on Frontage Road to Discovery Park (large sign). Turn right onto Acorn Park Drive and go to end where there is a 20-space parking lot for Alewife Reservation visitors. Park (up to 4 hours).

Driving to the parkingWhen coming into Alewife T area from Alewife Brook Parkway, go to red light. Continue down Cambridge Park Drive straight almost to end, to 165 Cambridge Park Drive. Turn right in second Dodge lot where you see cars parked (large willow trees in back). Park in the back of the lot. Your car will be safe. There is a picnic bench to sit. Dodge has been informed that you might be there.

Driving to the parkingTake Margaret Street from Lake Street in Arlington. You can get to Lake Steet from Mass Ave. or Route 2 going west. (Lake Street runs between Route 2 and Mass. Ave.) Drive to the end of Margaret Street (only one way to turn). There are parking places at the athletic fields (Thorndike Field).

Walking from the parkingFrom Thorndike Field, walk to Minute Man meeting place or Alewife Reservation kiosk or T Passenger Pickup (all within 2 minutes of each other).